Sept. 16, 1999

LEXINGTON, Ky. – The University of Kentucky women’s soccer team scored a dominating 3-0victory Thursday night over the visiting Marshall Thundering Herd earningthe Wildcats their second straight victory.

Sophomore forward Annie Gage added a goal, her second of the season, andan assist as the Cats outshot the Herd 25 to one, a season-high shot totalfor UK.

UK (3-2-1, 1-1 SEC) got on the board at the 12:52 mark when freshman KeriBoyce netted her third goal of the season, a high shot that MU (3-2-1)goalkeeper Kristina Shamel’s out-stretched arms tipped. The ball sailedhigh and into the top of the net. Midfielders Jen Reese and Aimee Brownwere credited with assists on the play.

Gage struck next for the Cats when she took a pass on the left side of thefield from freshman Elizabeth Ramsey and fired a five-yard shot into thetop left corner giving UK a 2-0 lead at the 60:10 mark.

Freshman Jami Fritter closed out the scoring for UK when she scored herfirst goal of the season. Fritter, playing in just her second collegiategame, found the ball off a rebounded shot and her header went in the rightside of the MU goal.

UK goalkeeper Beth Wells pitched the shutout in goal and made a save onMU’s only shot which came in the first half. MU freshman keeper KristinaShamel managed 12 saves in her first collegiate game.

“I thought we came out and played well for the most part even though weweren’t able to capitalize on several scoring chances,” UK coach WarrenLipka said. “It always feels good to get a win at home.”

UK returns to action on Sunday, Sept. 19, when the Cats play host to theDayton Flyers. The match at the UK Soccer Complex will begin at 5 p.m.

                 1   2   FMarshall   0   0   0UK         1   2   3

Scoring – Boyce, UK (Reese, Brown), 12:52, Gage, UK (Ramsey), 60:10,Fritter, UK (Gage, Ramsey), 76:07,

Shots – MU: 1, UK: 25

Corner Kicks – MU: 0, UK: 5

Goalkeeper Saves – MU: 12, UK : 1

Fouls – MU: 4, UK: 5

Attendance: 216